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Ministry of Defence
Army organises “FUN RUN” in Pune
Pune, 26 April 2022
To commemorate 75 glorious years of Independence and to promote physical fitness and health awareness, a “Fun Run” was organised by Headquarters Southern Command on 26 April 2022 for wives of army personnel at Milkha Singh Sports Complex .
Southern Command of Indian Army has been actively organizing multiple events to celebrate the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. In the same spirit, “Fun Run”, a volunteer run was organised at Milkha Singh Sports Complex. The event witnessed enthusiastic response by wives of army personnel. The participation in all age groups was a testimony of awareness among the ladies about health and fitness in this modern busy world. The run was flagged off by Smt Anita Nain, Regional President, Army Wives Welfare Association . Smt Nain and other senior ladies also enthusiastically participated in the run. Mrs. Annu Kumari stood first in the run and was awarded the trophy for the event.PIB Pune | M.Iyengar/D.Rane
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Ministry of Steel
Various Delegations meet Union Steel Minister Ram Chandra Prasad Singh in Jammu
Union Minister of Steel, Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh met with various delegations on the second day of his Jammu visit yesterday. In a meeting with a delegation of Municipal Corporators of Jammu Municipal Corporation, led by Mayor Chander Mohan Gupta, the Minister was apprised of various demands of the city and adjoining areas. The delegation presented demands including those related to setting up of mother industry for developmental of other industries in the UT, employment generation, labour issues, reduction in GST, land acquisition and compensation among others.
The Chamber of Industries & Commerce demanded setting up of scrappage industries, units of PSUs among Micro Small & Medium Industries, MSMEs and reduction in GST or the UT. Delegation of Association of hotels and restaurants demanded stimulus package for the industry, relaxation in registration rules and owner tariffs.
Others who met with the Minister include delegations of Association of Industries Samba and Kathua and Udhampur, Association of small and tiny industries, Association of small-scale industries Birpur, Bari Brahmana Industries Association, Laghu Udyog Association and Assocham Jammu & Kashmir.
Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Tourism organises first of its kind Adventure Trekking Training course in Ladakh
Course to promote tourism activities and to develop basic skills of Trekking among the youth
Approximately 90 local youth being trained in three batches.
Following the vision of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of development of tourism in Ladakh and under the leadership of Union Minister of State for Tourism & Culture  ShriPrahlad Singh Patel, the Indian Institute of Skiing & Mountaineering  Gulmarg, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India in association with Indian Institute of Travel & Tourism Management  an autonomous body under the Ministry of Tourismhas organised an Adventure Tourism Training Courses in Trekking.
The first of its kind in the region, this 10 days training course trains local youth in various aspects of mountain trekking and also gives them hands on experience. Over 30 local youth enrolled in the first batch which started on 24th September 2019. Approximately 90 local youth will be trained in three batches.
The training programmes will be completed by 12th October 2019. The trekking programmestartswith a briefing and the participants cover places like Spithuk, Then, Zinchen, Rumbak, Stok la Base, Stock within 10 days and will return toLeh.This training program is aimed at developing the basic skills of Trekking in the youth who can later use these skills for becoming guides or entrepreneurs in future.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Last date of participation in #FOSS4Gov Innovation Challenge extended till 18 October, 2021
MeitY encourages FOSS innovators to participate and drive FOSS revolution to its maximum potential
To promote the #FOSS4Gov Innovation Challenge, the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology  has extended the last date of participation in the challenge and submission of applications till 18 October, 2021. The ministry has appealed to FOSS innovators to participate in large numbers to drive the FOSS revolution to its maximum potential.
The ‘Free and Open Source Software  in Government’ or #FOSS4Gov Innovation challenge was launched by Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology on the occasion of 7-year anniversary of MyGov to accelerate adoption of Free and Open Source Software  in Government and build Indian FOSS Ecosystem on July 26, 2021.
Through this challenge, various innovators, start-ups, working professionals, academics and students in India are invited to showcase their existing FOSS based innovations and/or build new, implementable, open-source product innovations in Customer Relationship Management , Enterprise Resource Planning  and others category with possible applications for Govtech in Health, Education, Agriculture, Urban Governance etc.The winners of the Challenge will receive cash rewards totaling INR 1 Crore and incubation support to scale their products for listing on Government eMarket .
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Prime Minister's Office
PM Modi writes a letter to the beneficiary of PM Awas Yojana; says a pucca house is the foundation of a better tomorrow
“Memorable moments in the lives of beneficiaries give inspiration and energy to continue working tirelessly and non-stop in the service of the nation”
“House is not just a structure made of bricks and cement, but our feelings, our aspirations are attached to it. The boundary walls of the house not only provide us security, but also instill in us the confidence of a better tomorrow.” This is what Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote in a letter to Sudhir Kumar Jain of Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh, congratulating him on getting a pucca house under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, adding that the happiness of getting your own roof and house is priceless.
The Prime Minister wrote further in the letter to Sudhir, “The dream of your own house has come true through the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Your sense of satisfaction after this achievement can easily be felt by your words in the letter. This house is like a new foundation for the dignified life of your family and a better future for both your children.”
Prime Minister Modi also said that crores of beneficiaries have got their pucca houses under the PM Awas Yojana so far. He said that the government is committed towards the goal of providing houses to every needy family. The PM said that the government is making sincere efforts to bring positive changes in the lives of the countrymen through various public welfare schemes.
In the letter to Sudhir, Prime Minister Modi said that these memorable moments in the lives of beneficiaries like him give him inspiration and energy to continue working tirelessly and non-stop in the service of the nation.
In fact, Sudhir got his own pucca house recently under the PM Awas Yojana and wrote a letter to Prime Minister Modi thanking him. In his letter to the Prime Minister, Sudhir described the PM Awas Yojana as a boon for homeless poor families. Sudhir wrote that he was living in a rented house and had changed houses 6-7 times. He also shared his pain of changing the house frequently.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Second sale of Wheat through E-Auction on February 15th, 2023
The second sale of wheat through e-auction will be held throughout the country on 15th February Wednesday, 2023.
Food Corporation of India  has issued direction to all the winning bidders of first e-auction held on 1st and 2nd February to remit the cost and lift the stock immediately from concerned depots across the country and make the same available in respective markets in order to further contain the prices. The prices are set to fall further after the wheat sold in the e auction is lifted and Aata is made available in the market.
In order to address the rising price of Wheat and Atta in the country, as per the recommendation made by the Group of Ministers, Food Corporation of India offered 22.0 LMT out of 25 LMT Wheat stock earmarked for e auction wheat from the Central pool stock to the market through various routes under the Open Market Sale Scheme  in the e. auction on 1st and 2nd February 2023.
In the e-auction more than 1150 bidders came forward for participation in the first week and a quantity of 9.2 LMT was sold across the country.
Ministry of Power
Government finalizes the revised framework of Day-Ahead National level Merit Order Dispatch Mechanism in power sector;
The revised mechanism to result in savings for Consumers; To help States in meeting their electricity demand in a cost-effective manner with less carbon footprint
The Ministry of Power has finalized a revised structure of Day-Ahead National level Merit Order Despatch Mechanism with a view to lower the overall cost of electricity generation, which will translate into lower electricity prices for consumers. As per the revised mechanism, the Merit Order for cheapest generating resources across the country to meet the system demand, would be, finalized a day in advance as against 1.5 hours in the existing system. This will result in better planning for generating units and cost optimization. Moreover, the revised mechanism will also enlarge the scope of present mechanism by including all the regional entity thermal power plants and subsequently all the intra-state thermal generators. In the existing system, only the NTPC thermal stations were part of the merit order despatch.
The existing mechanism of merit order dispatch at real time was made operational in April 2019. This optimised the total variable cost of generation pan-India, while meeting technical and grid security constraints. The existing mechanism resulted in reduction of variable cost on pan-India basis to the tune of ₹ 2300 Crore and these benefits were being shared with generators and their beneficiaries ultimately reducing the cost of electricity to consumers.
The gains out of the proposed Day-Ahead National Merit Order Dispatch Mechanism would be shared between generating stations and their consumers. This will result in increased annual savings for the electricity consumers. This will also help the States in maintaining resource adequacy in a cost effective manner with less carbon footprints. The Day-Ahead National Merit Order Dispatch Mechanism will be implemented by CERC through necessary regulatory process and it will be operated by GRID –INDIA at national level.
Since, 2014, the government has added 184.6 GW of additional generation capacity and 1,78,000 ckt kms of transmission line to connect the whole country into one grid, which has transformed the whole country into one integrated electrical system. The Ministry of Power has been taking several measures to enhance the competition in the sector with the objective of lowering the cost of electricity to consumers.
Ministry of Finance
BRICS countries’ Heads of Revenue Meeting hails GST Reforms being introduced in India; Memorandum of Cooperation  in respect of tax matters identifying areas of cooperation signed by the BRICS Heads of Revenue at the Meeting held at Hangzhou,China .
India's GST reform has been hailed by the BRICS countries in a meeting of Revenue Heads in China recently.
In the meeting of the BRICS Heads of Revenue and Tax Experts held at Hangzhou, China from the 25th to 27th of July, 2017, India's GST reforms were appreciated and hailed by the BRICS countries. The Indian delegation was led by Dr. Hasmukh Adhia, Revenue Secretary of India.
The leaders and representatives from BRICS countries were inquisitive about GST Reforms introduced in India and appreciated efforts of India in bringing about this major reform. During the Press Conference held after the meeting, the media also enquired about the GST reforms introduced in India. The salient features and advantages of the reform were explained to the media.
During this meeting, the BRICS Heads of Revenue and Tax Experts deliberated upon contemporary International Tax issues. A joint communiqué was issued at the end of the meeting. A Memorandum of Cooperation  in respect of tax matters identifying areas of cooperation, namely, coordination in International Forums, Capacity building, Experience sharing and regular interaction was also signed by the BRICS Heads of Revenue.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice-President greets the nation on Rath Yatra
The Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar has greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra.
In a Tweet, the Vice-President said:
“Warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of #RathYatra. May the divine chariot of Lord Jagannath bring forth abundant blessings of peace, prosperity, and harmony while reinforcing the bonds of unity, fortifying togetherness, and filling our hearts with unparalleled joy.”
Ministry of Coal
Coal Ministry Receives Twenty Six Bids
For Auction of Eleven Coal Mines for Sale of Coal
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The process of 4th Tranche of Auction of coal mines for sale of coal was launched by the Nominated Authority, Ministry of Coal on December 16, 2021. The last date of submission of Technical Bid was February 28, 2022. As part of the auction process, Technical Bids comprising of online and offline bid documents were opened here today  at 10:00 AM onwards in the presence of the bidders.
The online bids were decrypted and opened electronically in the presence of the bidders. Subsequently, sealed envelopes containing offline bid documents were also opened in the presence of bidders. Entire process was displayed on the screen for the bidders. A total of 26  bids have been received  against 11  coal mines. Two or more bids have been received for 5  coal mines. Mine-wise list of bids received is appended below:
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Sl No
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Name of Coal Mine
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No of Bids
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1
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Binja
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1
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2
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Chinora
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4
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3
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Gare Palma IV/6
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8
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4
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Rabodih OCP
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3
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5-6
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Utkal B1 & B2
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6
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7
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Alaknanda
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1
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8
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Datima
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1
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9
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Dongeri Tal – II
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1
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10-11
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Rampia & Dip Side of Rampia
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1
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Total Bids
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26
A total of 21 companies have submitted their bids  in the auction process as per the following list:
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Sr. No
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Name of the Bidder
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No of Bids Submitted
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-
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Kalki Ispat Pvt Ltd
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1
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-
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BS Ispat Ltd
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1
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-
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YJSL Logistics LLP
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1
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-
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Virtuous Mining Ltd
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1
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-
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Auro Coal Pvt Ltd
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1
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-
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Indermani Mineral India Pvt Ltd
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1
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-
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Sarda Energy & Mineral Ltd
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1
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-
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Shyam Metalics & Energy Ltd
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2
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-
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CG Natural Resources Pvt Ltd
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1
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-
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JSW Steel Limited
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2
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-
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Jindal Steel & Power Ltd
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2
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-
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Sarda Mines Pvt Ltd
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2
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-
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Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd
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1
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-
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Renga Engineering Works India  Ltd
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1
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-
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Twenty First Century Mining Pvt Ltd
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1
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-
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Chennai Radha Engineering Works  Ltd
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1
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-
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Tamil Nadu Generation & Distribution Corporation Ltd
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1
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-
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Mahanadi Mines and Minerals Pvt Ltd
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2
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-
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Rungta Sons Pvt Ltd
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1
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-
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Krishery Pvt Ltd
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1
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-
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Amaltas Aviation Services Pvt Ltd
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1
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Total Bids
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26
The bids will be evaluated by a multi-disciplinary Technical Evaluation Committee and Technically Qualified Bidders would be shortlisted for participation in the electronic auction to be conducted on MSTC portal from March 24, 2022.
Ministry of Textiles
Centre organizes handicraft exhibitions: 272 all India and 82 in backward areas in last three years
The Union Minister of State for Textiles, Smt. Darshana Jardosh in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today shared that the details relating to handicraft exhibitions organized in the country during last 3 years and the current year are hereunder:
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s. no.
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Financial year
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No. of handicraft exhibitions
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All India
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Backward Areas
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-
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2019-20
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157
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58
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-
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2020-21
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145
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54
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-
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2021-22
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252
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76
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-
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Current FY 
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272
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82
Data related to export orders received through these exhibitions is not prepared by this office. However, the statement of export of handicrafts during last 3 years and current year is hereunder:
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s. no.
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Financial year
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Export in Crores 
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-
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2019-20
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25,270.14
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-
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2020-21
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25,679.98
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-
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2021-22
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32,417.20
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-
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Current FY 
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18,744.14
Government proposes to organize more such exhibitions every year in future.
Any artisans who has valid Pehchan ID Card issued by the office of the Development Commissioner  is eligible to participate in the Handicrafts exhibitions. However events like Master Creations in INA DilliHaat in Delhi, SurajkundMela in Haryana and International fairs are organized for National Awardees and State Awardees etc.
The participation in such exhibitions/fairs has not declined during the last three years and the current year.
The Office of the Development Commissioner  implements the National Handicrafts Development programme  and Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme  to provide financial assistance and conducive infrastructure for the development & promotion of the traditional handicraft industry in the country.
Prime Minister's Office
Call on PM by BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs
he National Security Chiefs of BIMSTEC Member States called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today.
The BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs appreciated the Prime Minister’s vision for BIMSTEC and thanked him for hosting the first ever meeting of the National Security Chiefs of the Member States in India.
The National Security Chiefs briefed the Prime Minister about their deliberations at the meeting.
Prime Minister Modi called upon the BIMSTEC Member States to come together to counter common security threats, such as terrorism; extremism and radicalization; drugs, arms and human trafficking; and natural disasters.
The Prime Minister also said that BIMSTEC Member States should also work together to address non-traditional security threats, such as in the domain of cyber security and in maritime domain.
Ministry of Defence
Indian and US Special Forces Conclude Joint Training Exercise
The 11th edition of Indo-US Joint Special Forces Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR 2021 was conducted at Special Forces Training School located at Bakloh, HP in March 2021. The joint exercise by the Special Forces of both the countries is conducted alternatively between India and the United States to share the best practices and experiences in areas such as joint mission planning and operational tactics as also to improve interoperability between the Special Forces of both nations.
Bilateral military exercises and defence exchanges are an important facet of deepening bilateral defence cooperation between friendly countries. During such events, the armies of participating nations jointly train, plan and execute a series of operations for neutralisation of threats of varied nature with a common aim of countering threats of international terrorism through mutual training and jointness.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Maharashtra State Skill Development Society imparts health care training to 10,815 candidates
While the whole country is fighting against the Covid-19 pandemic Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has taken various steps to fulfil the growing demand for the health workers
When an epidemic like Covid 19 breaks out, it is the frontline workers from all departments who play a key role in containing the outbreak. Ready availability of trained manpower plays a crucial role in determining the outcome of the war against the disease.
The thrust laid on skill development by Government of India and pushed forward by the state governments has come to the aid of addressing the manpower challenge to fight Covid-19.
In Maharashtra, the Maharashtra State Skill Development Society  has trained 10,815 young men and women in para-medical, nursing and other health care activities. They are eligible to be employed as bedside assistants, nursing and general duty assistants, laboratory assistants, dialysis assistants, operation theatre assistants, pharmacy assistants etc. The services of these trained youth could also be useful in managing isolation and quarantine centres of Covid 19 patients.
MSSDS has shared the details of the eligible candidates with all the district collectors to be deployed as per their necessity. A proposal to recruit 985 candidates through various government agencies is under consideration.
Meanwhile, the Director General , Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship has written a letter to all the Chief Secretaries of the states to utilize facilities of 33 field Institutes like National Skill Training Institutes  for the purpose of Quarantine Centres /Isolation Wards and Temporary Medical Camps etc. Besides, States were also advised to utilise the facilities available in ITIs located in their States for the purpose.R.Tidke/S.Tupe/D.Rane
Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
Cabinet approves acquiring land of Central Water Commission at Nallagandla, Hyderabad by Telangana State Government for road widening
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for acquiring 372 sq. yards out of 10 acres of land including compound wall  in the eastern side of Central Water Commission land by the Telangana State Government for improvement of Radial Road No.30 by widening of road with nil charges.
The developed road shall be useful for Central Water Commission, as a Center of Excellence is proposed to be constructed over the allotted land.
President's Secretariat
President’s greetings on the eve of Teachers’ day
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, has greeted teachers across the country on the eve of Teachers’ Day.
In a message, the President has said, “On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, I have great pleasure in extending my greetings and felicitations to teachers.
By celebrating Teacher’s Day on the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, our former President, we pay tribute to an illustrious statesman, a great scholar, and one of the most distinguished personalities of the teaching fraternity. His life and work forever will inspire teachers to discharge their duties with full devotion.
Teacher’s Day is dedicated to teachers who play a significant role in the lives of students. They motivate the young minds, quench their thirst for knowledge and bring out their hidden potential and talent.
On this auspicious occasion, I extend my best wishes to the entire teaching community that has ably guided our students to become the nation’s valuable human resource, thereby making an invaluable contribution for building a strong and prosperous nation”.
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